Question 1

Between the ages of 20 and 80 years,we typically lose ________ of our lung capacity.

Accepted Answer

A)  20% 
B)  40% 
C)  50% 
D)  60% 
A)  20% 
B)  40% 
C)  50% 
D)  60%

Question 2

List at least three ways the brain can adapt as it ages.

Accepted Answer

New neurons can grow.New dendr

Question 3

The retention of information about one's own life; a kind of autobiographical memory that consists of "the where and when" of life's happenings.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

List at least three things that women can do to prevent osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

Eat foods rich in calcium.Get

Question 5

The idea of very old adults having no sex life is:

Accepted Answer

A)  true,because sexual interest is mostly lost by age 70 years. 
B)  true because of physical impairments to having intercourse. 
C)  not true,because sexual sensitivity continues to increase with age. 
D)  not true,because sexual ability is usually maintained throughout life. 
A)  true,because sexual interest is mostly lost by age 70 years. 
B)  true because of physical impairments to having intercourse. 
C)  not true,because sexual sensitivity continues to increase with age. 
D)  not true,because sexual ability is usually maintained throughout life.

Question 6

An inflammation of the joints that is accompanied by pain,stiffness,and movement problems.

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Question 7

A disease of the eye that is characterized by damage to the optic nerve because of the pressure created by a buildup of fluid in the eye.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A disease of the eye that is...

Question 8

________ memory refers to facts we consciously know,and ________ memory refers to memory without conscious recollection.

Accepted Answer

A)  Semantic; episodic 
B)  Working; perceptual speed 
C)  Episodic; working 
D)  Explicit; implicit 
A)  Semantic; episodic 
B)  Working; perceptual speed 
C)  Episodic; working 
D)  Explicit; implicit

Question 9

Which of the following is true concerning depression in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is often left untreated. 
B)  It is a very common though temporary problem. 
C)  It is a very uncommon problem. 
D)  It is usually diagnosed and treated. 
A)  It is often left untreated. 
B)  It is a very common though temporary problem. 
C)  It is a very uncommon problem. 
D)  It is usually diagnosed and treated.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true regarding smell and taste in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are usually no signs of decline in these senses as we age. 
B)  Smell significantly decreases,but taste remains about the same. 
C)  Healthy elders have less decline than do less healthy elder adults. 
D)  Our senses of smell and taste become more sensitive as we age. 
A)  There are usually no signs of decline in these senses as we age. 
B)  Smell significantly decreases,but taste remains about the same. 
C)  Healthy elders have less decline than do less healthy elder adults. 
D)  Our senses of smell and taste become more sensitive as we age.

Question 11

Giving nursing home patients more control over their daily schedules is:

Accepted Answer

A)  harmful. 
B)  beneficial. 
C)  anxiety-provoking. 
D)  usually not necessary for patients that age. 
A)  harmful. 
B)  beneficial. 
C)  anxiety-provoking. 
D)  usually not necessary for patients that age.

Question 12

The state of readiness to detect and respond to small changes occurring at random times in the environment.

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Question 13

If born today in the United States,which of the following persons would have the highest life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jerome,who is an African-American male 
B)  Larry,who is an European-American male 
C)  Doris,who is an African-American female 
D)  Susan,who is an European-American female 
A)  Jerome,who is an African-American male 
B)  Larry,who is an European-American male 
C)  Doris,who is an African-American female 
D)  Susan,who is an European-American female

Question 14

Define wisdom.

Accepted Answer

Wisdom is expert knowledge abo

Question 15

Alzheimer disease is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  major depression. 
B)  a purely psychological decline in old age. 
C)  paranoia. 
D)  dementia. 
A)  major depression. 
B)  a purely psychological decline in old age. 
C)  paranoia. 
D)  dementia.

Question 16

The retention of information without conscious recollection such as the ability to comb one's hair or type on a keyboard.

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Question 17

Which of the following statements is true regarding mental disorders in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older adults have many more mental disorders than younger adults. 
B)  Older adults are more likely to seek help for their disorders than younger adults. 
C)  Older adults do not have a higher incidence of mental disorders than younger adults. 
D)  Elderly women have a higher rate of mental disorders than any older group. 
A)  Older adults have many more mental disorders than younger adults. 
B)  Older adults are more likely to seek help for their disorders than younger adults. 
C)  Older adults do not have a higher incidence of mental disorders than younger adults. 
D)  Elderly women have a higher rate of mental disorders than any older group.

Question 18

Experts are recommending strength training for older adults because such training:

Accepted Answer

A)  improves physical appearance. 
B)  increases hormone production resulting in decreased signs of aging. 
C)  increases cardiovascular fitness and reduces the likelihood of heart disease. 
D)  increases muscle mass,resulting in reductions of body fat and injury risk. 
A)  improves physical appearance. 
B)  increases hormone production resulting in decreased signs of aging. 
C)  increases cardiovascular fitness and reduces the likelihood of heart disease. 
D)  increases muscle mass,resulting in reductions of body fat and injury risk.

Question 19

If cognitive training improves older adults' memory,then older adults must:

Accepted Answer

A)  have even less memory capacity than most people believe. 
B)  have greater memory capacity than is typically used. 
C)  be spontaneously using such strategies in their everyday memory tasks. 
D)  be less dependent on memory strategies over time. 
A)  have even less memory capacity than most people believe. 
B)  have greater memory capacity than is typically used. 
C)  be spontaneously using such strategies in their everyday memory tasks. 
D)  be less dependent on memory strategies over time.

Question 20

What is the best predictor of job performance in older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive ability 
B)  strong work ethic 
C)  high motivation to succeed 
D)  financial need 
A)  cognitive ability 
B)  strong work ethic 
C)  high motivation to succeed 
D)  financial need

Between the ages of 20 and 80 years,we typically lose ________ of our lung capacity.

List at least three ways the brain can adapt as it ages.

The retention of information about one's own life; a kind of autobiographical memory that consists of "the where and when" of life's happenings.

List at least three things that women can do to prevent osteoporosis.

The idea of very old adults having no sex life is:

An inflammation of the joints that is accompanied by pain,stiffness,and movement problems.

A disease of the eye that is characterized by damage to the optic nerve because of the pressure created by a buildup of fluid in the eye.

memory refers to facts we consciously know,and memory refers to memory without conscious recollection.

Which of the following is true concerning depression in older adults?

Which of the following statements is true regarding smell and taste in the elderly?

Giving nursing home patients more control over their daily schedules is:

The state of readiness to detect and respond to small changes occurring at random times in the environment.

If born today in the United States,which of the following persons would have the highest life expectancy?

Define wisdom.

Alzheimer disease is an example of:

The retention of information without conscious recollection such as the ability to comb one's hair or type on a keyboard.

Which of the following statements is true regarding mental disorders in older adults?

Experts are recommending strength training for older adults because such training:

If cognitive training improves older adults' memory,then older adults must:

What is the best predictor of job performance in older adults?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

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Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

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Between the ages of 20 and 80 years,we typically lose ________ of our lung capacity.

List at least three ways the brain can adapt as it ages.

The retention of information about one's own life; a kind of autobiographical memory that consists of "the where and when" of life's happenings.

List at least three things that women can do to prevent osteoporosis.

The idea of very old adults having no sex life is:

An inflammation of the joints that is accompanied by pain,stiffness,and movement problems.

A disease of the eye that is characterized by damage to the optic nerve because of the pressure created by a buildup of fluid in the eye.

________ memory refers to facts we consciously know,and ________ memory refers to memory without conscious recollection.

Which of the following is true concerning depression in older adults?

Which of the following statements is true regarding smell and taste in the elderly?

Giving nursing home patients more control over their daily schedules is:

The state of readiness to detect and respond to small changes occurring at random times in the environment.

If born today in the United States,which of the following persons would have the highest life expectancy?

Define wisdom.

Alzheimer disease is an example of:

The retention of information without conscious recollection such as the ability to comb one's hair or type on a keyboard.

Which of the following statements is true regarding mental disorders in older adults?

Experts are recommending strength training for older adults because such training:

If cognitive training improves older adults' memory,then older adults must:

What is the best predictor of job performance in older adults?

Introduction

Biological Beginnings

Prenatal Development and Birth

Physical Development and Health

Motor,Sensory,and Perceptual Development

Cognitive Developmental Approaches

Information Processing

Intelligence

Language Development

Emotional Development

The Self and Identity

Gender

Moral Development

Families

Schools and Achievement

Culture and Diversity

Filters

memory refers to facts we consciously know,and memory refers to memory without conscious recollection.